A Union Pacific train derailment in Pecos, Texas, Wednesday evening left two workers dead and three others injured, underscoring the dangers faced by rail workers and the need for improved safety measures.
As Fox News reported, the incident unfolded when a tractor-trailer became stuck on the tracks, leading to a devastating collision. The crash caused the train to derail, slamming into the Pecos Chamber of Commerce building. City Manager Charles Lino confirmed the tragic details, which have shaken the local community.
The victims have been identified as Union Pacific employees Clay Burt and Phillip Araujo, according to the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART-TD).
A Union Pacific train that derailed following a collision in Pecos, Texas
The two people killed during the train derailment have been identified as Union Pacific employees Clay Burt and Phillip Araujo
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